Master Plan 2009 - Sydney Airport

Terminal expansion is likely to progressively
require the displacement of most existing aviation
and other support functions. Further car park
development to the east and north of the existing
structures is proposed to meet an increased
demand and to absorb support functions currently
provided at-grade elsewhere in the precinct or on
the airport.
Planning provision has been made for meeting
a variety of commercial demands including
offices, hotels, retail, service facilities and
advertising signage in this area. The precinct
can accommodate demand for up to a total of
120,000 sqm of commercial floor space (excluding
the Domestic Terminal), which will comprise of
the existing precinct built form and proposed
future additions. It is envisaged that approximately
15,000 sqm of that floor space will be allocated
for general retail purposes such as food and drink
premises, convenience stores and the like.
11.4 Southern sectors
The south-eastern parts of Sydney Airport (south
of Runway 07/25 and east of Runway 16R/34L)
form a strategic land reserve for medium to long
term aviation activities This area is currently
characterised by important navigation sites and
low density commercial uses such as car rental
support facilities and lower-cost car parking
facilities. Over time, some of the navigation sites
are expected to be vacated as new technology
is introduced (see Chapter 6). Due to aviation
development in this area, the medium to long
term relocation of existing public long term and
staff car parking and other vehicle storage to the
International and Domestic precincts is likely to be
required.
It is expected that some aviation uses such
as layover aircraft, GSE parking, aircraft
maintenance and general aviation facilities will
be established over time. Until the aviation use
of this land reserve is required, these areas will
remain available for commercial development.
Some existing commercial uses may remain and
intensify.
Examples of commercial developments for these
locations include road front activities addressing
passer-by and traveller needs such as hotels,
general retail, food outlets, vehicle service centres,
advertisements and signage. Other areas could
satisfy demand for uses such as aviation support,
business park style offices, and light industrial.
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Responding to on going local interest, Sydney
Airport is pursuing, convention, leisure and water
access opportunities for the south-west sector.
This has the potential to complement similar
initiatives being considered by Rockdale City
Council.
11.5 Northern airport precinct
Several land parcels north of the Alexandra Canal
are owned by Sydney Airport. During the planning
period, as a result of terminal expansions planned
for the International and Domestic precincts,
freight and airport logistics facilities and a number
of other associated aviation and commercial
support functions are proposed to be relocated to
these lands.
The establishment of freight and airport logistics
facilities is expected to occur progressively.
Examples of complementary uses proposed for
the northern precinct includes light industrial,
advertisement and signage, vehicle staging and
parking uses.